Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Spain
Spain: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 38.1 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
38.1 Hour
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
21st
of 40 countries
All-time high
38.2 Hour
in 1998
All-time low
37.2 Hour
in 2004
Years of data
11
1998–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Spain, 1998–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Spain is 38.1 Hour, measured in 2008.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Spain peaked at 38.2 Hour in 1998 and was at its lowest, 37.2 Hour, in 2004.
That places Spain 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Spain, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 38.2 Hour | — |
| 1999 | 37.6 Hour | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 37.4 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 37.6 Hour | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 38.1 Hour | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 38.2 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 37.2 Hour | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 37.9 Hour | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 37.9 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 37.7 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 38.1 Hour | +1.1% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 38.1 Hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Spain's 38.1 Hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 38.1 Hour, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.9 Hour | 37.6 Hour | 38.2 Hour | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.79 Hour | 37.2 Hour | 38.2 Hour | 9 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Spain?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Spain was 38.1 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 38.2 Hour in 1998.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.2 Hour in 2004.
- How does Spain rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Spain ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2008.
- Is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who worked in this job during the reference week by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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